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Biopsies confirm a breast cancer diagnosis after an abnormal mammogram – but structural racism may lead to lengthy delays

While mammograms are often the first step to detecting breast cancer, patients need additional tests after an abnormal screening result. Further imaging can determine if a finding is truly suspicious for cancer, and sometimes a biopsy is required to confirm a diagnosis. But biopsy delays reduce the benefit of early…

The Conversation

Kirkcudbright mum offering 3D nipple tattoos to breast cancer survivors

Nicole Hunter of VIP Brows has joined forces with the Nipple Innovation Project to help re-empower women

Daily Record

Exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep – particularly for women with breast cancer

When you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of your life – even down to how well you sleep at night. While it’s normal to experience stress over things every now and again, if it continues to affect your sleep in the long-term it can lead to…

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Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart confirm romance a year after his wife's death

Couple Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart, singer with The Kills, looked loved up as they smiled for the camera, over a year on since the death of Damian's wife Helen McRory, from breast cancer

Daily Mirror

Becoming a mother after breast cancer does not harm chance of surviving illness, study finds

‘It provides reassurance for the growing number of women who want to start or complete their families after breast cancer treatment,’ says professor

The Independent UK

Edinburgh mum's persistent cough turned out to be advanced breast cancer

Lesley Stephen was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast cancer in 2014 and just as she thought her time was coming to an end, she found a 'miracle' in a patient trial.

Edinburgh Live

Indian-origin woman gets cancer-free following drug trial in UK

Miracles happen when science progresses! Jasmin David, a 51-year-old Indian-origin woman from Manchester, was given just months to live a few years ago due to breast cancer. Now, doctors have declared that she is showing no evidence of cancer, after undergoing a clinical trial at a UK hospital.

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Chhavi Mittal reacts as a netizen slams her for trying to gain sympathy: says, 'I didn’t choose cancer, it chose me'

Krishnadasi fame Chhavi Mittal has had a challenging time dealing with breast cancer. The actress, who is in recovery mode post her radiotherapy sessions, is doing her best to spread awareness about the disease.

The Times of India

Free screening camp for breast cancer tomorrow

Apollo Hospitals organises free breast cancer screening camp

The Hindu

State funeral slated for Vic MP Garrett

The family of Victorian MP Jane Garrett, who died aged 49 after a long battle with breast cancer, has accepted Premier Daniel Andrews' offer of a state funeral

AAP

Victorian MP Jane Garrett dies aged 49

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has praised the "passionate advocacy" of former Labor minister Jane Garrett who has died from breast cancer at the age of 49.

AAP

The Leeds tattoo artist helping breast cancer survivors feel confident again

Kate Challinor offers this service to women for free and doesn't want to gain from it but hopes to help them regain confidence

Leeds Live

How an ancient Japanese ritual helped a breast cancer survivor reclaim her body after illness

BBC editorial compliance specialist Karen Myers, 49, found seeing her breasts and scars reminded her of a negative time

The Independent UK

The rise and life-changing impact of social media cancer activism

The bravery and honesty of women like Deborah James, Kris Hallenga and Jade Goody is proof one person can make a big difference, says Claire Cohen

Evening Standard

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Woman with incurable breast cancer claims Government is failing patients left to 'navigate final months/years between disability, pain and death'

Tassia Haines has launched a powerful campaign aimed at changing the system and helping others like her

Benzinga

Aileron Shares Fall After Early Data From Chemoprotective Agent In Lung Cancer Setting

Aileron Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALRN) announced interim data from its Phase 1b chemoprotection trial of patients with advanced p53-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing treatment with first-line carboplatin plus pemetrexed with or without immune checkpoint inhibitors. ALRN-6924-treated patients could stay on chemotherapy treatment longer, completing 93% of the first four cycles of carboplatin/pemetrexed administered…

AAP

NZ firefighting pilot left for dead

The widow of a NZ pilot killed on the road after arriving to help fight bushfires says she'd lost their home and had had to fight breast cancer without him.

Benzinga

The Daily Biotech Pulse: CHMP Backs AstraZeneca's Breast Cancer Therapies, Ipsen Buys Epizyme, FDA Holds For Nuvation Bio, Astellas Studies

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire mum celebrates life with spectacular dance show after surviving cancer

Leigh Quigley of Blantyre was diagnised with stage one breast cancer at the height of the pandemic.

Benzinga

Merck/Seagen Potential Deal Talks Pick Up Speed: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is pushing forward with a potential deal for Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal mentioned that the deal could be one of the largest takeovers of the year. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Merck was in talks to…

Daily Record

Perthshire woman takes on MoonWalk Scotland to raise cash and awareness for breast cancer

Women and men wearing brightly coloured bras – many decorated with a 2022 ‘Your Hero’ theme - set off from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh

Benzinga

FDA Gives Approval For Novartis' Tafinlar + Mekinist Broadens BRAF/MEK Cancer Combo Use

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Novartis AG's (NYSE:NVS) pairing of Tafinlar and Mekinist for any advanced solid tumors with the BRAF V600E mutation. The patient must have progressed following prior therapy and have no alternative treatment options. The combo is already approved for BRAF mutated non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, and thyroid cancer.…

Daily Record

Breast cancer spreads more quickly when patients sleep, new study finds

The study claims that tumours generate more circulating cells due to sleep-related hormones.

Benzinga

Bone Health Focused Radius Health Goes Private In $890M Deal

Radius Health Inc (NASDAQ:RDUS) will be acquired by Gurnet Point Capital and Patient Square Capital in a transaction valued at approximately $890 million, including the assumption of debt and assuming full payment of the CVR (Contingent Value Right). Gurnet Point and Patient Square will pay $10.00 per share in cash plus a…

ABC News

Mathoura's bra fence attracts plenty of curious visitors but its backstory is heartbreaking

In 2017, two women hung a bra on a fence to remember their friend Wendy, who had died from breast cancer. What happened next was surprising and heart-warming.

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